創造
そうぞう · souzou (also spelled sozo)
Creation
- Creation (by God)
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How it’s used
Formal or literary term for creating something new; used in abstract or grand contexts, not for everyday making.
Not to be confused with 想像 (souzou, imagination); 創造 means creating something new, while 想像 means imagining something in your mind.
Example sentences
神は世界を創造したと信じられている。
It is believed that God created the world.
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彼の芸術は新しい美を創造した。
His art created a new beauty.
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What does 創造 mean?
Creation. It can also mean: Creation (by God).
How do you pronounce 創造?
そうぞう (souzou). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
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JLPT N1 — advanced. See the JLPT N1 guide.
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